Legal pot voters wanted social equity. They got the ‘exact opposite’
Arizona’s social equity cannabis licenses were meant to aid people hurt by old drug laws. They enriched corporations instead.
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GOP sends possibly unconstitutional border bill to November ballot
After barring citizens from the gallery, state House Republicans voted to put HCR 2060 in front of voters.
Extreme heat hits the Valley early. It’s already killed 4 people
The National Weather Service issued its first excessive heat warning for Phoenix, nearly a month earlier than it did in 2023.
Migrants bring a few prized possessions. Border agencies lose them
A government report said border officials often misplace – and sometimes destroy – items like cash and birth certificates.
Phoenix cop kills homicide suspect during 30-second shootout, chase
The May 16 killing was captured in body-cam footage – almost all of it silent – released by Phoenix police last week.
‘Sort of prophesized’: Weed use overtakes booze use in U.S.
Roughly 17.7 million Americans reported near-daily use of marijuana, outpacing alcohol drinkers by 3 million.
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Oops, teacher’s a neo-Nazi: Army musician and school instructor outed
An Army saxophonist and school band teacher in Glendale, Ashley Drago allegedly is involved in a local neo-Nazi club.
Arizona death row prisoner Danny Lee Jones denied by Supreme Court
Convicted of two murders in 1993 – including of a 7-year-old girl – Jones said he had ineffective counsel during his trial.
‘When is the cycle going to stop?’: Phoenix OKs unhoused camping ban
The ban criminalizes camping near schools, shelters, childcare facilities and city parks for nearly 7,000 unhoused people.
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We fact-checked Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego’s reelection campaign ad
Running for a second full term, Gallego painted a broad, rosy picture of her accomplishments and goals. How do they hold up?
A jury nailed Donald Trump with 34 felonies. His Arizona groupies lost it
Donald Trump’s biggest Arizona fans melted down after his conviction, bleating “WITCH HUNT!” and mangling basic civics.
Once again, GOP sheriff hopeful Jerry Sheridan can’t handle the truth
The former Joe Arpaio acolyte was once caught being dishonest in court. Now after Arpaio’s old job, Sheridan warped the facts again.
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One ‘sham’ impeachment, please: Arizona Republicans target Kris Mayes
A GOP-chaired oversight committee said the Democrat attorney general abused her power. Mayes said it’s a “partisan stunt.”
‘Slap ’em with my Crocs’: For scorpion tips, Phoenix Reddit chooses violence
After finding a scorpion in the laundry room, an Arizona newbie turned to Reddit for advice. The internet wanted blood.
Sky Harbor unveils countdown clock to the WNBA All-Star Game: 9 photos
The star-studded women’s hoops event is set for July 20 at the Footprint Center. Until then, you can count the minutes.
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With the 1864 ban axed, will abortion still motivate Arizona voters?
By repealing its Civil War-era abortion ban, Arizona dodged a terrible scenario. But did that saga use up the issue’s oxygen?
Phoenix cop fires 29 times, kills man in rolling shootout
A Phoenix police officer shot and killed Christopher Taveras on May 7. City cops have killed six other men this year.
Bon voyage! 11 photos from Air France’s Phoenix Sky Harbor debut
For the first time, passengers can fly direct between Phoenix and Paris. Air France now offers flights three days a week.
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How a Tempe man’s mission to feed the homeless landed him in court
The city denied a permit to Austin Davis, who feeds people at Papago Park every Sunday. He hasn’t stopped.
New count finds nearly 7,000 people homeless in Phoenix
Phoenix and Maricopa County have barely made a dent in homelessness, but data shows more unhoused people are finding shelter.
New basketball team just dropped: Meet the Valley Suns of the G League
The Phoenix Suns introduced their new developmental league team, which will play at Mullett Arena starting in November.
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We fact-checked Kari Lake’s new campaign ad: ‘Big Differences’
The ad contrasts Lake with her Democratic opponent, Ruben Gallego, on immigration issues. It also gets a lot wrong.